Messhall Kitchen – American
Stepping into this spirited gathering spot feels like a return to the ultimate communal table, where the nostalgic charm of a modern mess hall meets the irresistible aroma of bubbling pimento cheese and golden-fried comfort. Diners pass around cast-iron skillets of decadent mac and cheese and baskets of warm, crusty bread, pairing smoky wings with the satisfying crunch of fried okra and charred, honey-kissed brussels sprouts. It is a vibrant celebration of elevated tavern fare, where every bite of velvet-smooth sweet potato confit and crispy fingerlings invites a sense of shared joy and rustic indulgence.
4500 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90027 https://messhallkitchen.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the extensive menu variety, noting that the diverse selection offers something for everyone seeking a casual meal. Celebrated for its approachable and relaxed atmosphere, the space is praised for being a reliable choice for low-key dining. Guests highlight the straightforward experience and comfortable setting, making it a practical destination for those looking for a simple, informal outing.
Menu
Shares and Sides
- Wings - $15: Choice of Dry Rub BBQ, Buffalo, or Seoul Q Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels - $15: Thai herbs, sweet chili vinaigrette, fresnos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pimento Cheesy Toast - $15: hot honey drizzle, house pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $15: 3 x cheese, herbed frico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $14: Old Bay rub, spicy ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread Basket - $15: Ciabatta, Country, Sweet Rolls, Butter, Maldon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Confit - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheddar Mashed - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fingerlings - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccolini - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romanesco Gratin - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamed Spinach - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Wild Mushrooms - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unicorn Grits - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pit Beans - $15 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Biscuits - $15: Preserves, Fennel Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Baby Carrots - $15: hot honey glaze, toasted pecans, crispy bacon, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Bar
- Tuna Tartare - $20: spicy ponzu, avocado puree, cilantro, homemade tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Shrimp - $4.5: cocktail sauce, Tajin, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Catch - $150: dozen oysters, dozen chilled shrimp, six scallops, tuna tartare, salmon poke, hamachi crudo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Oysters: garlic butter, asiago cheese, charred lemon, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laguna Oysters - Baja MX - $3.5: plump, crisp meat with a mild taste of cucumber Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moon Rocks Oysters - OR - $5.5: sweet, nutty oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Poke Tostada - $11: sesame seeds, avocado, scallions, radish, dynamite sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $20: mango gazpacho, crispy onions, yuzu kosho Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singing Scallops - $4: fermented chili vinaigrette, nectarine, shiso Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mess Burger - $23: 1/2lb beef patty, cheddar, caramelized onions, b&b pickles, smoky sauce, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- All Day Pulled Pork - $21: slaw, dill pickles, Carolina Q, ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $23: American cheese, fried green tomato, bibb lettuce, dill pickles, 1000 island, brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loch Duart Salmon - $35: grilled salmon, grilled broccolini, sweet potato confit, Pulehu rub, yuzu beurre blanc Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Baby Backs - Half Rack - $38: Carolina Q, fries, slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Baby Backs - Full Rack - $55: Carolina Q, fries, slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bourguignon Pasta - $38: braised short rib, parpadalle, bacon, carrots, mushrooms, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Steak - $55: 10oz prime Flat Iron, Napa Valley Demi, everything butter, romanesco gratin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Food Mac - $29: lobster, shrimp, crab, 7 x cheese blend, fine herbs, frico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Far-Famed Chicken - $29: Mary's fried chicken, sawmill gravy, winter succotash, cheddar mash Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon Tid Bits - $31: wild mushroom ragout, garlic rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Creole - $37: andouille sausage, etoufee, unicorn grits, NOLA Q Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cod Florentine - $41: Icelandic wild cod, creamed spinach, fingerling potatoes, 5 herb gremolata Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Santa Fe Quinoa Tostada - $19: corn & black bean pico, avocado, tomatillo dressing, cumin lime emulsion, house red hot Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bob Cobb - $23: paneed chicken, chopped romaine, avocado, egg, applewood bacon, cherry tomato, blue cheese, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Caesar - $17: lil' gem lettuce, avocado, croutons, grated parmesan, roasted garlic caesar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The House - $18: artisan greens, pepitas, beets, seasonal fruit, purple haze goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Packages
- Junior BBQ Package - $75: 1/4 lb pulled pork, 1/2 rack ribs, 4 smoked chicken wings, 1 hot link, 1/4 lb smoked tri tip, plus sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smalls BBQ Package - $150: 1/2 lb pulled pork, 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs, 8 smoked chicken wings, Hot Links, Smoked Angus Sirloin, plus sides Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biggie BBQ Package - $240: 1 lb pulled pork, full Rack Baby Back Ribs, 12 smoked chicken wings, Hot Links, Smoked Angus Sirloin, plus sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Banana Cream Pudding - $15: Banana 2 ways, vanilla custard, marcona almonds, whip, cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fudge Brownie - $15: Caramel sauce, graham streusel, served à la mode Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Crisp - $17: Blueberries, spiced crumble, whip cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Messy Sundae - $15: The works!
- Sorbet - $14: Seasonal selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Amaro Nonino - $15: Caramel & Sweet orange, delicate notes of apricot & saffron
- Averna - $13: Hints of Orange & liquorish with notes of myrtle, juniper, berries, rosemary & sage
- Amaro Angostura - $12: Rooty cola and liquorish with caramel and honeyed sweetness Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fernet Branca - $13: bitter, herbaceous, medicinal and root-y like black liquorish
- Mimosa Combo - $50 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Bottle of Sparkling Rose - $50 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Breakfast of Champions - $15: cilantro & serrano infused vodka, MH’s secret bloody mix, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Michi - $13: house bloody mix, Skyduster Dry Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- French 75 - $16: choice of gin or cognac, lemon, sugar, sparkling wine
- Aperol Spritz - $15: aperol, sparkling wine, soda, orange oil
- South of No North - $16: reposado tequila, egg white, cynar, cold brew, xoco bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- M.H.O.F - $17: four roses small batch bourbon, demerara, angostura bitters, orange oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Kids Menu
- Kids Cheese Burger - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac N' Cheese - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Chicken - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Salmon - $17: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dog Day Delight
- Dog Beef Patty - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dog Turkey Patty - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dog Grilled Chicken - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dog Scramble Eggs - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dog Grilled Salmon - $19: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Messhall Kitchen
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Grilled Broccolini and The Catch both satisfy multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and low-carb requirements.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The relaxed, communal atmosphere and extensive menu variety make this casual American spot a practical destination for family dining.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, low-key American tavern experience with extensive menu variety and diverse dietary options would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Messhall Kitchen accommodates mixed dietary needs with extensive options including vegan Grilled Broccolini, gluten-free Cod Florentine, and vegetarian Unicorn Grits.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The review summary does not list specific complaints, though the 3.0/5 rating suggests a mediocre experience despite the menu variety.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners appreciate the extensive menu variety and relaxed atmosphere, describing it as a reliable, straightforward destination for casual dining.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners love the extensive menu variety, approachable atmosphere, and the straightforward experience of this reliable, low-key American dining destination.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a casual, low-key atmosphere with extensive American comfort food options including wings, mac and cheese, and pimento toast.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include grilled broccolini, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets are supported by dishes like the catch and grilled broccolini.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours or current status to confirm if Messhall Kitchen is currently open.
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